Add 40/15 and 4/14, Solve 2 10/15 + 4/14 as a fraction

Add 40/15 and 4/14

1^st number: 2 10/15, 2^nd number: 4/14

40/15 + 4/14 is 62/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
40/15 = 40 × 14/15 × 14 = 560/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
4/14 = 4 × 15/14 × 15 = 60/210
Add the two like fractions:
560/210 + 60/210 = 560 + 60/210 = 620/210
620/210 simplified gives 62/21
So, 40/15 + 4/14 = 62/21
In mixed form: 220/21

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